J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Ackerman, Robert L.

Monday, November 26, 2007

Robert Linwood Ackerman, Sr. 64 of Dinwiddie County died Monday, November 26, 2007 at his residence. He was born in Hopewell and had been a lifetime resident of the area. Mr. Ackerman was an avid golfer and quarter horse enthusiast. He was a member of Jordan Point Golf Club, Petersburg Country Club, served on the Board of Directors of Southern States, was a member of AQHA, Loyal Order of the Moose #1472 in Hopewell and was a retired salesman for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. He was the son of the late Hobson Jenkins and Gussie Thompson Ackerman. Mr. Ackerman is survived by his wife, Donna Howlett Ackerman of Dinwiddie County, four sons, Robert Linwood Ackerman, Jr., Steven Todd Ackerman, Ryan Clayton Ackerman, all of Colonial Heights, James Michael Ackerman of Matoaca, two step-sons, Kevin Scott Lee of Shady Spring, WVA, Christopher N. Lee of High Point, NC, 10 grandchildren, one brother, Hubert “Hobo” Ackerman of Colonial Heights, three sisters, Vivian A. Dale, Adelaide A. Minter, both of Hopewell and Charlotte A. Estes of Colonial Heights. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 28, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Randall Hahn of Colonial Heights Baptist Church and Rev. Graham Patterson, Chaplain of Crater Community Hospice officiating. Interment will be private. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice, 840 W. Roslyn Road, Suite E, Colonial Heights, VA, 23834. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

To Ackerman boys and your families. I was sorry to hear about your Dad. He was always so friendly when I saw him during the times the girls took dancing. My prayers are with you.
I know you have many good memories.
Jeanne Rainey, Colonial Heights, VA

Posted by: Jeanne Rainey at December 11, 2007 10:37 AM

Dear Donna, You and your family and Sue have certainly been in my thoughts and prayers this week. I never got to know Lin well, but heard so many wonderful things about you both. I hope your memories of him will be of some comfort to you.

Posted by: Marsha Coleman at December 3, 2007 08:10 PM

Hello My Dear Kenny Chesney Friend:

I am so sorry for your loss, Donna. Few couples brought out the light in each others eyes, as you and Lin did.

I will always remember his handsome looks and awesome smile.

I hope that the strong love you had for each other comforts you through this most difficult time. You and your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers

Love,

Bea

Posted by: Bea Hoffman at December 1, 2007 10:06 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. He had that great smile and could win people over quickly. It has been many years since I have seen Linwood because I moved to Atlanta in 1968. I remember him like it was yesterday.

Posted by: Bruce Woodruff at November 28, 2007 07:00 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. Linwood was my big brother in Pi Phi when I was in the 8th grade in 1959. He was a great guy.
Please give my condolences to the entire family.
Larry Gould

Posted by: Larry D Gould at November 28, 2007 10:57 AM